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Archaeologists find dam that fed the biblical Pool of Siloam
From the Bible account of the miracle at the Pool of Siloam come the famous words “whereas I was blind, now I see”.
Digital Bible distribution outstrips print worldwide for the first time
Increasingly, people are reading from the Scriptures digitally.
Christian Aid launches appeal for Afghanistan after devastating earthquake
Afghanistan is already battling a drought and the aftermath of decades of war.
How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945
Eighty years ago, VJ Day was celebrated by Christians across the land but not many people know that it wasn’t until 2 September 1945 that Japan signed the official instrument of surrender. This is the story …
Global fertility decline sparks debate over future policy, as UK birth rates drop to unprecedented levels
North America and Europe are among the lowest worldwide, but China now sits at just 1.0 births per woman – one of the lowest rates ever recorded.
Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England
Abortion leads to increased risk of depression and serious mental health issues among women
Women who have abortions face an “increased risk of mental health-related hospitalization” compared to those who carry their pregnancies to term, according to a recent study.
Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti is released
Irish missionary Gena Heraty, who was kidnapped in Haiti last month, has been released.
Botrus Mansour on his appointment as new head of the World Evangelical Alliance: 'I would like to be a bridge'
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour has been named secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pledging to serve as a bridge-builder for a global evangelical movement that spans continents, cultures, and a wide spectrum of traditions.
Poorer students avoiding some GCSE subjects due to costs
Some subjects come with additional costs for trips, equipment or things like musical instruments.
Who cares about integration?
Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.
Married mothers report greater happiness and less loneliness, new study finds
"While marriage and motherhood are certainly challenging, our research makes it clear that married mothers are thriving in ways that challenge current stereotypes about family life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation
“This is wonderful news for the happy couple and further proof, if it were needed, that the vast majority of young people aspire to marry."
Hearing to decide on Chris Brain retrial for remaining charges
The hearing scheduled for 4 September will decide whether there are grounds for a re-trial of the five charges that the jury could not reach a decision on.
Britain should resist Farage's 'knee-jerk' deportation plans, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has said that Nigel Farage's plans to deport 600,000 migrants if his Reform party comes to power will only make the problem worse.
Appeals for prayer for church in Gaza City ahead of Israel's offensive
The church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.